Utilities comparison

NEE vs SO Dividend Stock Comparison 2026

Compare NextEra Energy, Inc. and The Southern Company by dividend yield, payout safety, dividend growth, quality score, and Geraldine Weiss valuation signal across utility growth vs income.

SO (3.15%)

Higher yield

NEE (52/100)

Better quality

NEE (11.0%)

Faster 5Y growth

Tie / neutral

Weiss signal edge

Compare Dividend Stocks

Compare yield, Weiss signal, quality score, and dividend growth side by side.

NEE
NextEra Energy, Inc.
Overvalued
Utilities
Aristocrat
SO
The Southern Company
Overvalued
Utilities
MetricNEESO
Price$88.55$94.55
Annual Dividend$1.87$2.98
Current Yield2.11%3.15%
Weiss Signal
Overvalued
Overvalued
Quality Score52/10033/100
Dividend Streak25 yrs14 yrs
CAGR 5Y11.0%3.0%
CAGR 10Y11.0%3.2%
Payout Ratio59%76%
FCF Payout
Undervalued Price$55.31$43.56
Overvalued Price$90.16$89.22
Median Yield (hist.)3.06%6.30%

How to read this comparison

Start with the Weiss signal to see whether either stock is historically cheap relative to its own dividend yield history. Then compare quality score, payout ratio, and dividend growth to avoid choosing a stock only because the current yield is higher.

A higher yield can mean better income value, but it can also signal slower growth or higher dividend risk. The strongest dividend comparison winner usually combines an attractive Weiss signal, a manageable payout ratio, positive dividend growth, and a quality score that is stronger than the peer.

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